Catching magic moments with Susan Petro
On most days , if you are looking for Susan Petro , you ’ ll likely find her with camera in hand on a quiet rural road or wildlife area in search of something that catches her eye . She hopes her passion for documenting everyday life and activities in the Agricultural Reserve and beyond inspires others to share in her enthusiasm , love , and desire to preserve this treasured acreage . Early on Petro , a hobbyist photographer who has called Poolesville her home since 1986 , began documenting her travels to distant places to share on travel web pages . In more recent years , she set her sights on the abundance of beautiful and diverse scenery in the Agricultural Reserve , including landscapes , wildlife , birds , farming , flora and fauna . Always in search of new and interesting subject matter , she often shares her images on her UpCounty Images - Western Montgomery County Facebook page . Petro , a retired employee of Montgomery County , also contributes stories and photographs for the Nature and Wildlife column in the Monocacy Monocle .